Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

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From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

being joined in close association

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

-ing form of “barter” — exchange goods without involving money

From this reading It was this information which the government suspected the great power was bartering for with the officer.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

propose a payment

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

one or the other of two

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was this information which the government suspected the great power was bartering for with the officer.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

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From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

a young female

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

of great significance or value

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

not suitable or right or appropriate

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

a message received and understood

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was this information which the government suspected the great power was bartering for with the officer.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading It was this information which the government suspected the great power was bartering for with the officer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

a female native or resident of Paris

From this reading It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

in the recent past

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

believed likely

From this reading It was this information which the government suspected the great power was bartering for with the officer.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant.

possessive form of “tarzan” — (sometimes used ironically) a man of great strength and agility (after the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs)

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading The Dancing Girl of Sidi Aissa Tarzan’s first mission did not bid fair to be either exciting or vastly important.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

in or at the place that

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was this information which the government suspected the great power was bartering for with the officer.

which person or people

From this reading This Lieutenant Gernois, who was at present stationed at Sidi-bel-Abbes, had recently been attached to the general staff, where certain information of great military value had come into his possession in the ordinary routine of his duties.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a certain lieutenant of _spahis_ whom the government had reason to suspect of improper relations with a great European power.